Private Chef in Inyo County
Rent one of our 12 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Inyo County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Inyo County in December 2018, more than 12 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Inyo County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Inyo County.
Starting in 2018, 118,726 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Inyo County. To book your chef in Inyo County, just share your event details in our form. Receive proposals from top chefs and chat with them until you find your match.
Up until today, our chefs have shared 33,559 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 77,892 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.71 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 118,726 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Inyo County usually book menus around 184 USD per person, including 4.27 courses, sharing an average of 4.9 messages with their chefs. If you've never had a chef at home but want to add an extra spice to your next celebration, just rent a chef in Inyo County.












How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dream meal, including type of cuisine, preferences, and intolerances.
Receive menu proposals
Our chefs will design menus based solely on your wants and needs.
Get chatty with your chefs
Don't be shy about exchanging some messages with your chefs until your perfect menu is ready!
Book your experience
Once you are happy with your choice, submit your payment to secure your experience.
Enjoy!
All there is left to do is count down the days till your culinary experience begins!
Find your chef
Customize your request and start talking with your chefs.
12 Private Chefs in Inyo County
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More than 118,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.49 Chef
The guests in Inyo County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.49.
4.77 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Inyo County received an average score of 4.77.
4.69 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.69 average score.
4.77 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Inyo County has been scored with a 4.77 on average.
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33,559 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Inyo County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Grilled avocado, salsa macha, herb salad (vegetarian)
Little gem lettuce, beet, pistachio, goat cheese (vegetarian)
Red butter lettuce, english cucumber, heirloom tomato, mint (vegetarian)
Blue crab beignets, sauce gribiche
Grilled salmon, lemon garlic sauce, israeli couscous, arugula pesto
Branzino, smoked corn broth, romanesco, seasonal vegetables
Roasted mushroom, smoked corn broth, romanesco, seasonal vegetables (vegetarian)
Coffee spiced steak, aligot potato, parsley, pistou, heirloom carrots
Lemon tart, citrus, passionfruit
White chocolate verrine, roasted pineapple, yuzu
Lemon tart, raspberry sorbet
Sweet potato cake, coconut ice cream
Antipasti of grilled vegetables, garlic crostini
Mozzarella and tomato salad, onion crunchy, mesclun salad
Free-range chicken supreme juicy chicken breast with potato mousseline
Panna cotta with red fruits, small italian cake with bitter almond
Artisan cheese & charcuterie
Blue cheese & pears pizza
Mediteranean orzo salad: artichoke, pepper, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olive & herbs
Arugula salad, pears, artichoke, crouton & white balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken caesar salad
Tomato basil soup, crouton & herbs
Shrimp scampi: linguini pasta, baby heirloom tomatoes, parmesan cream
Short ribs pasta, parmesan cheese, gremolata
Black angus new york steak with cauliflower, green beans, parmesan cheese potato gratin, mushrooms ragout
Pan roasted new zealand snapper, roasted baby potatoes, green beans, glazed carrots & pesto
Cheese cake : berries coulis & strawberries
Tiramisu & shaved chocolate
Lemon tiramisu
Chocolate chocolate mousse cake: berries, berries coulis
Avocado toasts / california olive oil / crispy ciabatta
Home made salsas and guacamole with freshly fried chips
Plantain chips
Assorted tacos - beef / chicken / pork with all the classic fixings
Mexican chopped salad with chili - lime vinaigrette
Snapper ceviche/ coconut/ lime / chili
Tequila soak grilled shrimp / black bean - mango salsa
Chili rellenos-stuff and fried pabalno chili’s
Vegan enchiladas with coconut tortillas
Taco bar and all fixin’
Black beans & rice
Mexican street corn / baked sweet potatoes with chipotle butter and pico
Smoked chicken burrito
Mexican rice
Warm cinn sugar churros / dipping sauce
Flan /seasonal fruits
Blue crab beignets, sauce gribiche
Grilled avocado, salsa macha, herb salad (vegetarian)
Pupusa, orange mojo sauce
Dashi soup with matsutake mushrooms (vegetarian)
Coffee spiced steak, aligot potato, parsley, pistou, heirloom carrots
Crispy duck, red miso sauce, garlic noodles
Artisan sourdough bread whipped herb butter • extra virgin olive oil • marinated olives
Greek village salad heirloom tomatoes • persian cucumber • kalamata olives • red onion • feta • oregano • lemon • extra virgin olive oil
Filet mignon medallions red wine demi-glace • caramelized shallots • fresh thyme
Herb-roasted chicken supreme garlic • rosemary • lemon • natural pan j
Garlic butter jumbo prawns garlic • lemon • white wine • flat-leaf parsley
Saffron & parmesan risotto saffron • parmesan • white wine • fresh herbs parmesan yukon gold mashed potatoes butter • cream • aged parmesan roasted seasonal vegetables rainbow carrots • zucchini • bell peppers • fresh herbs
Warm chocolate fondant mascarpone mousse • fresh raspberries • mint
Assorted cheese & antipasti platters
Mini beef slider
Duo of crostini: artichoke & tomatoes
Truffle flatbread
Calamari friti : lightly fried squid with lemon aioli & smoked paprika
Salmon ceviche with blue corn chips
Roast duck quesadilla
Japanese fusion salmon ceviche
Crab meat orrichiette
Seasonal ravioli with sage brown butter sauce
Chicken pot sticker with ponzu dipping sauce
Chicken lettuce cup 5 spice marinated chicken, scallion, shaved onion, peanuts
Classic aranchini
Mushroom risotto
Chicken caesar salad
Spicy sausage with parmesan polenta
Clam chowder
Pan roasted rib eye with spice pan glaze sauce
Roasted chicken tight with roasted salsa
Roast dry aged salmon over chimichurri
White fish with herbs white wine nage
Parmesan chicken breast with caper butter sauce
Bbq ribs with smoked tangy bbq sauce
Garlic butter shrimp over garlic butter rice
Crab cake with mustard aioli ( additional $15/person)
Grilled lobster tail with cajun butter garlic sauce ( additional $25/person)
Cheese cake with berries compote
Tiramisu & shaved chocolate
Chocolate mousse cake walnut dust, macerated berries, strawberry reduction
Classic creme brûlée
Churros & ice cream
Coconut bread pudding & cookies crunch ice cream
Blinis lemon chives crème fraiche, hibiscus cured salmon, caviar
Pan fried shishito peppers, whipped lemon mousse, crushed olives, truffle, crostini
Polipetti alla luciana with warm garlic ciabatta, slow cooked baby octopus in spicy red sauce with olives
Triple cream truffled pulled apart fresh sourdough drizzle with truffle honey and wild herbs
Crab cake, black garlic aioli, black lime powder
Beer steamed mussels, chorizo crisps, black garlic crostini
Ahi tuna slightly cooked, lemon dressing, special beans salad, nduja aioli
Chargrill lamb lollipop, black garlic yogurt sauce, pomegranate molasses, mint fresh pomegranate
Giant blue tiger prawns wrapped with prosciutto, cantalupe salsa, balsamic dressing
Grilled peach salad, blistered heirloom tomato, lemon broken burrata, oregano focaccia crostini with prawns tartare
Wagyu beef tartare, marinated quail soy yolk, caviar, rice crisps
Beer steamed mussels, crumbled salame, chili crisps, black olive sourdough crostini
Hibiscus and gin cured salmon with red fruits spring salad
Grilled octopus with special salmoriglio, potato salad
Blood orange glazed smoked duck salad with pomegranate and mint dressing
House made lobster bisque, lemon butter poached lobster, crème fatiche, red caviar, crostini
French lobster thermidor
Campari and blood orange cured duck, endive salad, crispy capers, pink aioli, rice crisps, blood orange truffle spritz dressing
.14-day dry aged duck, jerusaleme artichoke pureed, glazed pearl onion, grilled asparagus, special muntries and blood orange sauce
Coq au risling, slow cooked chicken with riesling wine, leek gratin with parmesan crust, mashed potato with crispy pancetta
Slow roasted black angus beef brisket, creamy garlic parsnip puree', chilli caramel heirloom carrot, pearsimmon endivesalad
Special gnocchi with ratatouille and sole petrale sauce
Mirin glazed salmon, special thai coconut rice, stir fry asian greens
Miso carbonara udon noodles, crispy pancetta and truffle
Wild dover sole, cranberry brown butter sauce, wild rice salad
Citrus and olives braised chicken, roasted kale and shaved brussels salad with almond, cranberry and balsamic glaze
Crying tiger buttered steak, asian style mashed potatoes, chili garlic broccolini
Roasted pork belly, charred leek, sugarloaf cabbage, cultured cream, hazelnut crumble
Clementine roasted duck, scalloped potato, prosciutto wrapped asparagus
Homemade special green tagliolini, duck and wild mushrooms ragu
Pan fried gnocchi, miso burnt butter, chili broccoli on ricotta mousse
“makroon bil toum” special boiled dumplings coated in garlic served with roasted lamb & fiery harissa
Fresh made pappardelle, braised lamb shank sauce, rosemary and thyme gremolata
Braised beef cheek with sussumaniello wine reduction, cashew mousse braised carrots with honey chili glaze, charred broccolini
Surf and turf, special black angus steak, grilled lobster, truffle potatoes, french onions cream, parmesan creamy spinach
Australian black angus ribeye steak with creamy green peppercorns sauce, roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus,endive salad
Poached cod (baccala'), stir fry cabbage, chicory and endive salad with anchovies dressing, pomegranate seeds
Baked branzino or seabass shaved carrots and radish salad, with herbs, cranberry and pumpkin seeds, lemon dressing
Fresh made pappardelle with crab sauce and fresh blistered cherry tomatoes
Herbs and pistachios crusted lamb rack, roasted garlic and parmesan baby potatoes , fennel and orange mediterranean salad
Homemade special tagliatelle, duck and wild mushrooms ragu
Apple cider glazed pork chop roasted sweet potato purée, bacon braised greens, coleslaw apple gastrique
Lancaster duck breast cherry gastrique, sweet corn purée, smoked bacon crumble, scalloped potatoes
Almond and orange blossom cake, rose and citrus mousse, red fruits
Apple sticky toffee pudding with ice cream
Date cake with hot butterscotch sauce and vanilla mousse
Fresh made deconstructed sicilian cannoli with citrus ricotta mousse, pistachio gelato, chocolate drizzle
Caffe affogato ( vanilla gelato topped with fresh made hot espresso shot, cocoa powder, enjoy with caramelized puff pastry stuffed with chocolate mousse)
Triple chocolate and red wine cake, red fruits, vanilla mousse
Bourbon and chocolate pecan pie, vanilla gelato
Chocolate lava cake, vanilla gelato, coconut butterscotch sauce, red fruits
Eton mess, crushed merengue, citrus mousse, marinated red fruits
Coconut mud cake with citrus white chocolate mousse, marinated pineapple and mango, red fruits sauce
Flan cake, red wine poached pears, special glaze
Lemon-blueberries cake , special icing, fresh made cream cheese, fresh made jams and marmalade
Key lime pie, raspberry sauce, crushed meringues
Peach cobbler pudding
Matcha coconut cake, citrus mousse, red fruits
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.








Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Inyo County.
What does a private chef service include in Inyo County?
A private chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy a personalized dining experience at home. This includes:
- Customization of a menu based on your preferences;
- Purchase of ingredients;
- Mise en place (preparation of ingredients) before arrival;
- Preparation of the menu at your home;
- Complete table service;
- Set up and cleaning of the kitchen and used spaces.
Please note that tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely at your discretion.
How much does a private chef cost in Inyo County?
The price of renting a chef in Inyo County can vary depending on the specifics, but smaller groups tend to have a slightly different price per person compared to larger gatherings.
Booking prices range from 163 USD to 327 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 163 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 178 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 112 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 327 USD per person.
Seasonal ingredients, your location, and how soon you book also affect the final price. If you're interested in getting free quotes with no obligation, fill out our form and let the best chefs near you send unique proposals for your event.
How can I hire a private chef in Inyo County?
Booking is easy! Just tell us the date of your event, number of guests, dietary preferences and any allergies, and a few details about your kitchen. Within a few hours, you'll receive customized menus from qualified chefs. Each chef's profile will include their experience, reviews, and photos of their dishes.
Feel free to chat directly with the chefs through our platform. Ask them to modify menus, discuss pricing, or get answers to any questions you might have. Once you've found the perfect chef and menu, finalize your reservation online. We'll then provide the chef's contact information to confirm any final details.
How can I find a private chef near me?
There are currently 12 chefs available in Inyo County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Inyo County who will send you their menu proposals. You can then choose the chef and menu that suits you best.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service?
While there's no strict limit on guest count, private chef experiences are designed to create a more intimate atmosphere, perfect for gatherings of friends and family. Since most homes have limited space to accommodate large groups, parties typically don't exceed 15 people.
Does the chef cook at my house?
Yes, the chef always prepares the menu at your home for a more personalized experience. However, some prep work might be done beforehand for complex dishes.
Can I cook along with the chef?
Absolutely! Many guests are passionate about food and relish the chance to learn from the chef. You can pick up new kitchen skills and get a behind-the-scenes look at each dish on the menu. Feel free to jump in and cook alongside the chef for a truly interactive experience!
Are the ingredients fresh?
Yes, they're 100% fresh. Unlike restaurants with pre-made dishes, private chefs prioritize using the freshest ingredients possible. This is because the chef creates a customized menu specifically for you, then goes out and sources the finest ingredients to bring your chosen dishes to life.
Are drinks included in the personal chef service?
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss adding them to the menu proposal with the chef.
How much should I tip my private chef in Inyo County?
Tipping for private chefs is entirely at your discretion. Our goal is for you to have an unforgettable experience, and the chef always appreciates a nice tip. However, the decision and amount are completely up to you.
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How many chef services are booked in Inyo County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Inyo County, for example, demand often increases during special dates like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, so it's best to book in advance.
If you're wondering about the best time to hire a chef, any month is perfect for enjoying a private chef. Just keep in mind that prices may vary, especially for last-minute bookings. So, don't wait—book your chef early to secure your unique dining experience in Inyo County.
Cost of a private chef in Inyo County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Inyo County can vary based on several factors, including the number of people in your group or seasonality. Larger groups tend to have a different average rate per person compared to smaller groups that hire a chef:
Booking prices range from 163 USD to 327 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 163 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 178 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 112 USD
For 2 people: 327 USD.
Additionally, prices can fluctuate depending on the time of year, location, and how soon you book your personal chef. If you want to get free quotes, just fill out our form and receive tailored proposals for your event. No committment at all.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Inyo County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Inyo County: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Chef's special, but you can have anything you want (our surprise menu will cover that!).
Beyond these six types of cuisine, our private chefs personalize diverse menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Our private chefs can accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction and suggest other cuisines or fusion dishes. Submit your request and hire a chef in Inyo County!






Talk to our chefs in Inyo County
Each of our chefs is one-of-a-kind, with professional culinary training and years of experience in diverse restaurants. Craving Italian pasta, Spanish paella, or traditional sushi in Inyo County? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Inyo County, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.









